Firm, supple, and youthful-looking skin has always been the main goal of any skincare routine.

Instead of dropping your entire paycheck on the latest creams and serums, we recommend that people adopt an anti-aging diet of superfoods for the skin. Superfoods have ingredients that help produce the collagen that the skin loses as we age. These foods are also high in antioxidants that repair the damage that free radicals have on the cells, as well as anti-inflammatory properties that alleviate skin conditions.

To make your skin goals a reality, add the following foods to your daily diet:

1. Flax seeds

Flax seeds are one of the oldest grown superfoods. They contain antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and lignans. Besides helping control blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risk of cancer, flax seeds are also beneficial for the skin. The omega-3s that are in flax seeds provide a healthy, youthful glow and produces collagen to keep skin’s elasticity. The antioxidants in flax seeds help reduce inflammation and help repair damage caused by free radicals. Several skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea may improve thanks to flax seeds anti-inflammatory properties.

2. Chia seeds

Chia Seeds are ancient, tiny superfood and were a staple for the Mayans and the Aztecs. These tiny seeds are low in calories and packed with phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, calcium, potassium, vitamins B1, B2, and B3. Chia seeds are high in antioxidants and omega-3s; they reduce blood sugar and reduce inflammation. The health and skin benefits of chia seeds are similar to those of flax seeds. The antioxidants in chia seeds repair free radical damage and the omega-3s lower cholesterol.

3. Olive oil

Olive oil is a highly beneficial superfood. Olive oil reduces heart disease and stroke. It contains a large amount of antioxidants that regulate inflammation. Olive oil has many anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve the pain and severity of skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. It can be easily added to most dishes as either a cooking oil or a salad dressing.

4. Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and plant compounds that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Blueberries contain flavonoids that can improve brain function and the antioxidants found in blueberries repair damage caused by free radicals. They contain vitamin C, which not only helps the immune system but is an antioxidant that is important for the skin.

5. Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice that is more common in Indian and Asian cooking, but its popularity is growing in the West as the benefits of this medicinal spice become widely known. The ingredient curcumin that comes in turmeric has very beneficial anti-inflammatory properties that may help ease the pain and symptoms that are associated with arthritis. The anti-inflammatory properties in turmeric may help ease rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. Aside from adding the spice to your cooking, you can also take turmeric as a daily supplement.